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VU53 RZP

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 RZP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTNTION. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill corroded.

n/s/r o/s/r shock/absorbers outer casing corroded.

rear exhaust support mounting deteriorated.[NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION]

Fail 31 May 2018 75,505 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTNTION. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill corroded.

n/s/r o/s/r shock/absorbers outer casing corroded.

rear exhaust support mounting deteriorated.[NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION]

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened needs early attention. (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc corroded. o/s/r brake disc scored.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded needs early attention. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs early attention. (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened needs early attention. (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc corroded. o/s/r brake disc scored.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded needs early attention. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs early attention. (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,817 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 58,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2014 50,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 41,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 41,775 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 16,800 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 16,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from engine when running

o/s mirror glass very small

slight bind feel when rear wheels spun

Pass 30 Apr 2010

nearside front tyre is at 2.0mm

slight binding of rear brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2010

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads are very low

nearside front tyre is at 2.0mm

slight binding of rear brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,509 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 77,509 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. slight play on o/s rack arm

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack ball joint.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,892 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack ball joint.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,986 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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VU53 RZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 RZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU53 RZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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